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Laboratory materials contaminated with potentially infectious material must be disposed in which of the following?

Identify the cells seen in the image below

You are using a compound microscope with an ocular magnification of 10x.  After adding immersion oil to the slide, you turn the high power objective (100x) into place.  What is the total magnification of the image?

Which of the following patients data does not meet the “rule of three” and would be suspected as erroneous? Patient A1 B2 C3 D4 RBC 1.59 3.68 6.3 4.55 Hgb 7.4 15.8 14.0 13.9 Hct 21.6 31.5 41.0 41.9

What cellular inclusion is seen in the cell below?

Which statement accurately describes “with mixed features,” a specifier used in the diagnosis of mood disorders? 

A patient has been prescribed lamotrigine for bipolar disorder. When educating this patient the nurse should notify them to be alert to what symptom of a rare, but potentially life-threatening reaction?

What symptoms would a patient exhibit if they were experiencing an excess of serotonin? 

A 60 year old patient with a history of histrionic personality disorder is receiving treatment for her condition. She tells her nurse, “I feel like my life is finally calming down. I’m getting along with my family and coworkers better than I ever have before.” The nurse understands that symptoms of personality disorders in this category:

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a new prescription for bupropion (Wellbutrin) for depression. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?